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Tree removal begins for Hwy 19 project in Marshall

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 12, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has announced the commencement of tree and brush removal along Highway 19 in Marshall.

Rep. Ilhan Omar raises concerns over CFPB changes and budget cuts

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 11, 2025

Representative Ilhan Omar shared her views on critical financial and educational policies through social media posts dated February 10-11, 2025.

Hwy 93 Henderson project progresses amid winter conditions

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 11, 2025

Progress continues on the Highway 93 Henderson project despite winter construction challenges, as reported by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT).

Highway 14 closure scheduled for railroad bridge repair near Eyota

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 11, 2025

Highway 14, located west of Eyota, Minnesota, will undergo a temporary closure from February 17 to February 21 for railroad bridge repairs.

Rep. Ilhan Omar addresses constitutional crisis and hosts town hall

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 10, 2025

In recent tweets from February 9-10, Representative Ilhan Omar highlighted concerns over a constitutional crisis involving the executive branch while promoting civic participation through an upcoming town hall event in St. Louis Park on February 20

Rep. Ilhan Omar criticizes Trump's education policy

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 8, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar has taken to social media to address concerns over former President Donald Trump's executive orders and alleged attempts to dismantle the Department of Education as of early February 2025.

Rep. Ilhan Omar protests against Elon Musk's access to social security data

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 8, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar engaged in protests against Elon Musk's potential access to private data while also celebrating local restaurant achievements on February 8, 2025.

Rep. Ilhan Omar discusses political activities and honors local restaurants

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 8, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar shared updates on her recent media appearances discussing opposition to Trump's policies as well as celebrating Minneapolis restaurants' achievements on February 8th posts

Rep. Ilhan Omar addresses local hero and federal issues in recent tweets

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 7, 2025

On February 7, 2025, Representative Ilhan Omar shared tweets highlighting her support for local boxer Ludy and addressing federal policy concerns under Donald Trump's administration.

Rep. Ilhan Omar comments on new executive actions affecting sex definition and foreign aid

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 7, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar shared insights into recent executive actions via Twitter on February 7, 2025, including defining sex in federal documents and freezing foreign aid.

Rep. Ilhan Omar criticizes recent executive actions via Twitter

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 7, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar took to Twitter to express her concerns over recent executive actions related to environmental protection laws, DEIA initiatives, and tariffs on February 7, 2025.

Rep. Ilhan Omar addresses executive actions in recent tweets

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 7, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar highlighted three significant executive actions via Twitter on February 7, 2025.

Common Cause urges improved public access amid legislative session disruptions

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 7, 2025

As the legislative session continues, Common Cause Minnesota has raised concerns about public access to lawmakers amid ongoing construction and political challenges.

Analysis: Minnesota among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 6, 2025

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Minnesota State Wire shows that Minnesota is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.